Damage to the ________________ resulted in monkeys being unable to perform a once familiar response, specifically pushing in a lever and then turning it to the left. This result suggests that this brain area is involved in executing well-learned sequences of motor responses.
A) supplementary motor area
B) premotor cortex
C) frontorbital cortex
D) common integrative area
E) primary motor cortex

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The supplementary motor area is known to be involved in the execution of well-learned sequences of motor responses, such as the lever-pushing and turning movement described in the question. Damage to this area would result in an inability to perform these movements.

Damage to the ________________ Resulted in Monkeys Being Unable to Perform